Saturday, June 21, 2008

Seitan Trials

I want to post bug shots, but I'm holding back for your sake. I have a fully loaded arsenal of aphid/swallowtail caterpillar/ladybug larvae pictures I might possibly spring out at any given moment. Prepare yourselves.I also haven't forgot about the seitan trials I began way back during veganmofo. It's just that, there's only so much gluten two people can eat. I've been experimenting a bit too, which is how I spent a few hours this afternoon. While it frigg'n poured like wild baboons outside, I steamed itty-bitty-mini seitan loaves and played with taste and textures.

I learned a few things:*ground flax (not milled) adds a nice texture, if you want that sorta thing in your seitan.*my palate leans towards a more oiled loaf and using a good tasty green olive oil makes a big difference.*too much chickpea flour makes seitan bready.*vegetable broth doesn't really change the flavor profile.xokittee

I've never encountered some of the beetles, spiders and stinging catterpilars that you document. I hope you get to enjoy beautiful moths and butterflies when they transform. Pictures of those in the future?